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Bridge connecting Wisconsin to Iowa over Mississippi River will be demolished
A bridge over the Mississippi River that has twice been closed over safety concerns will close this fall and be demolished.
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Wisconsin State Patrol bureau director and wife die in town of Middleton double homicide
A Wisconsin State Patrol director and his wife were killed by their son at their Middleton home, and the suspect later died by suicide during a standoff with police, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fundraising begins for affordable special needs housing project in western Wisconsin
“This is not an assisted living facility. It’s not a group home. These are apartments where people with disabilities can live independently, but in a safe and supportive environment,” says Couleecap Executive Director Hetti Brown.
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Women’s group overcomes years of challenges to develop new swim pond in rural Wisconsin village
Construction is underway in the village of Blanchardville to build a new swim pond. A group of seven local women formed a local nonprofit to ensure families have a central social and recreational hub.
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UW-Milwaukee chancellor says he’s ‘puzzled’ by GOP lawmakers’ stance on higher education
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone sat down with WPR to discuss his accomplishments over the last 11 years, including partnerships with Wisconsin higher education institutions and businesses. He also talked about the Wisconsin Legislature’s proposed cuts to the Universities of Wisconsin.
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Vaccine committee shakeup, Tribes seeking federal recognition, New swim pond
We look at how U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s replacement of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee could affect vaccine access. Then, we learn about Brothertown Indian Nation and […]
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‘No Kings’ protests will be held in communities across Wisconsin Saturday
Over 50 other protests are planned in Wisconsin as part of the national movement, which falls on the same day that Trump will hold a massive military parade in Washington D.C.
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Mississippi River bridge reopens after safety scare
A Mississippi River bridge connecting Wisconsin and Iowa reopened Monday following a three-week emergency closure.
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Vernon County removes first dam as local officials wait for federal funding
Three counties in southwestern Wisconsin are waiting on federal funding to remove a network of flood-control dams that are at high risk of failure.
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Viroqua’s Driftless Books & Music is part of Wisconsin’s growing indie bookstore scene
Books are more available than ever before thanks to the internet. But during the era of two-day shipping and audiobooks, many independent booksellers are finding that readers still want the connection of shopping for their next read in store.
